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Rhinoplasty or cosmetic nose procedure enhances the features and contour of the nose. Each individual have different nasal features. The nose of each patient requesting for rhinoplasty surgery, have specificcharacteristic that is greatly influenced anddependent on their racial origin.Caucasiansfor example, they often have a high bony bridge that may be accompanied with dorsal hump, crooked bony bridge and drooping nasal tip. While for Asians, they often have low bony bridge, round or bulbous nasal tip, wide and flaring alar base with overhang of the alar rim. These gives a strong facial feature. This is why most Asians have a more masculinenasal profile.
Rhinoplasty patients need to prepare prior to surgery. They are required to avoid the following for 2 to 3 weeks; smoking, alcoholic beverages, aspirin, steroids, NSAID's pain medications like mefenamic acids and naproxen, Vitamin Esupplements, herbal tea, herbal medications, blood thinning medications like coumadin and heparin. This medications and social activity will make patients bleed a lot during surgery and delay their healing. Patients must be of good heath to be a good candidate for surgery. Patients with any medical illness like asthma, allergies, hypertension, bleeding disorder, emphysema, poor wound healing, and others will require further treatment and work up prior to surgery. This is best discussed with your cosmetic surgeon.
The rhinoplasty procedure iscommonlyperformed under local anesthesia in a doctor's office or outpatient surgical facility that is accredited by the Local Health Department. Patients that are agitated before the procedure may request sedation for more comfort and relaxation during surgery. Patients may be required to wear a splint in the form of tapes or Plaster of Paris on your nose for approximately a week or longer depending on the type or extent of operation and surgeon's preference. Some bruising and swelling should be expected on the first 2 to 3 days after the procedure but will subside after 1 to 2 wks. This is only transient and patient's nose is usually socially presentable by the 7th to 10th day. It may take several months for your nose to fully settle, so it takes time before you may appreciate the full effect of the procedure. Sutures are usually removed on the 3rd to 4th day after surgery.
For the rhinoplasty procedure, patients are advice to allot 8 to 10 days. This period of time is enough for consultation, laboratory,surgery, follow up, suture removal and recuperation. After these patients are safe to travel back home or work since all of the wounds are dry and healed.
Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.
For more information about the procedure, before and after photos you may visit www.cosmeticplasticsurgery.ph or www.philippinecosmetic.com
